Our mission is to engage readers, support writers, and inspire the next generation with great literature.

READ OUR STORY HERE

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 7, 2026
Dead Poets Society: Open Mic
April 8, 2026
Robyn Saunders Wilson in conversation with Michelle Kicherer
April 9, 2026
April Hand-Sewing Social with SCRAP PDX
April 14, 2026
April Write-In: Poetry
April 14, 2026
Planet Money: Live
April 15, 2026
Mud & Cherry Blossoms: Poems for a Messy Season
April 15, 2026
Theatre Diaspora Presents: A Staged Reading of Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them
April 16, 2026
Slamlandia – April
April 20, 2026
2026 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony
April 21, 2026
Sakura: Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell
April 25, 2026
Independent Bookstore Day 2026
April 28, 2026
Priscilla Bernard Wieden: Solitary Light
April 29, 2026
BIPOC Reading Series – April
April 30, 2026
Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship 2026
May 6, 2026
One Page Wednesday – May
May 12, 2026
May Write-In: Light
May 14, 2026
Stephanie Fairyington: UGLY
May 19, 2026
Rex Marshall in conversation with Michelle Kicherer
May 21, 2026
Slamlandia – May
May 26, 2026
Steven Pfau in conversation with Milo Muise
May 27, 2026
BIPOC Reading Series – May

WRITING CLASSES

April 8, 2026
WRITING WITH TAROT
April 12, 2026
The Sijo: Crash Course in Traditional Korean Poetry
April 12, 2026
Small Stories, Big Meaning: a storytelling workshop
April 14, 2026
Get Writing: Unblocking Writer’s Block
April 25, 2026
EPISTOLARY POEMS
April 25, 2026
Creating Vibrant Characters
April 25, 2026
Writing with Tarot: Independent Book Store Day
April 26, 2026
The Sijo: Poetry Workshop in Korean Traditional Form
April 26, 2026
Bring Your Story to the Stage
April 30, 2026
Writer as Witness
May 2, 2026
From Feeling to Form: Shaping Your Picture Book
May 2, 2026
Hybrid Memoir Workshop
May 4, 2026
Cosmic Versus Detail: Finding balance between the granular and big picture
May 6, 2026
Funny Fiction Workshop
June 2, 2026
Write Like You’re Swimming: From Self-Doubt to Compassion and Creative Flow
June 3, 2026
WRITING FIRST-PERSON FICTION
June 24, 2026
WRITING THROUGH MEMORY: WEAVING YOUR PAST WITH THE PRESENT
A Statement from Literary Arts

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Literary Arts denounces white supremacy in all its manifestations and we acknowledge our role in having contributed to and benefitted from the racist systems that still flourish in our community and the nation.

Read Full Statement
Newsletter Signup
Contact
Literary Arts
716 SE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214
Get Involved
Events
News
Donate

Literary Arts, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Tax ID# 93-0909494

Privacy Policy

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Copyright © 2026 Literary Arts
Made by Needmore Designs